Beirut's city center was rocked by explosions late Thursday as Israeli strikes left at least 11 dead and 48 injured, Lebanon's health ministry confirmed. 💔 The attacks mark one of the deadliest escalations in recent months between Israel and Lebanon, raising fears of broader regional instability.
🚨 "The Israeli enemy's attacks on the capital Beirut this evening killed, according to a preliminary toll, 11 people and injured 48 others," the ministry stated. Residents reported chaotic scenes as emergency teams rushed to blast sites near key urban areas.
🌐 Analysts note this strike follows weeks of heightened cross-border tensions, with global leaders urging de-escalation. Social media footage shows plumes of smoke rising over Beirut, while locals describe the aftermath as "utter devastation."
🇱🇧 Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the strikes, calling for international intervention. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have yet to issue an official statement. The UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency session Friday.
✊🏽 As night falls, Beirut residents gather for vigils, lighting candles for victims. With hospitals overwhelmed and tensions simmering, the world watches anxiously for next steps.
